“Distinctive” in Japanese
Short answer
Distinctive in Japanese is “特徴的” (tokuchouteki). Full meaning: distinctive, characteristic.
Other ways to say “Distinctive” in Japanese
異色
ishoku unique, distinctive, novel, singular, unusual, special; different color (colour)
独自
dokuji original, unique, distinctive, characteristic, peculiar; independent, one's own, personal
個性的
koseiteki individual, distinctive, unique, characteristic, personal, idiosyncratic
どくじ
dokuji original, unique, distinctive, characteristic, peculiar; independent, one's own, personal
截然
saizen clear, sharp, distinct, distinctive
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